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US 2014/0181939 A1Published application
Cloud computing exchange for identity proofing and validation
AssigneeUnited States Postal Service
InventorClayton Craig Bonnell
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Abstract
An architecture and method to provide a cloud based credential exchange wherein organizations and users can use the services of a centralized and streamlined credential clearing house. A user can provide credentials or verification from a third party credential provider to the credential exchange. The credential exchange can use the third party credentials to provide access to multiple networks affiliated with the credential exchange.
Claims3
A method of allowing network access comprising:
- requesting, by a processor, a first set of credentials, wherein the first set of credentials allows a user access to a first application;
- receiving, in a processor, the first set of credentials;
- associating, by a processor, the first set of credentials with a second set of credentials, wherein the second set of credentials allows the user access to a second application, and wherein the second set of credentials are associated with a network identity;
- validating the network identity of the user based on the first and second set of credentials;
- allowing access to the second application according to the validated network identity according to the first set of credentials.
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